Elementary Special Education Teacher

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Deliver targeted course content in a virtual setting.

• Offer instruction, support, and guidance tailored to students’ unique needs as outlined in their IEPs.

• Oversee the learning process effectively.

• Engage with parents and related service staff to ensure appropriate therapy services.

• Create compliant IEPs, progress reports, and necessary special education documentation.

• Organize and lead collaborative special education meetings, including annual IEP discussions.

• Utilize assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible texts to provide necessary accommodations and modifications.

• Adapt Stride K12 lessons and assessments in accordance with IEPs.

• Ensure student inclusion and success within the general education setting.

• Gather data and work samples to track IEP progress.

• Document communications with parents and student interventions.

• Analyze student data to determine appropriate remediation and enrichment strategies.

• Provide both synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences.

• Tailor educational experiences and uphold high expectations for all students.

• Maintain the grade book and uphold student academic integrity.

• Make decisions regarding student placement and promotion.

• Notify administrators of any performance and progress issues.

• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized assessments.

• Establish positive relationships with families and communicate promptly with students and learning coaches/parents.

• Assist learning coaches/parents with curricular, instructional, and basic virtual classroom troubleshooting.

• Travel for in-person professional development, student assessments, and other school-related activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Required Michigan Teaching Certification.

• Special Education endorsement is necessary.

• A Bachelor's degree is mandatory.

• Must possess an active state teaching license.

• Ability to pass a required background check.

• Residency in one of the 50 states or Washington, D.C. is required.

• Capability to work independently, typically exceeding 40 hours per week.

• Ability to maintain a professional, distraction-free home office.

• Willingness to work during standard school hours, either 9-5 or 8-4.

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

• Proficiency in interpreting and producing numerical, tabular, and graphical representations of student data.

• Skill in using student data to inform instructional decisions.

• Open to regular coaching from administrators.

• Ability to adapt to change and embrace new challenges.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Quick to learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

• Experience with the designated age group is preferred.

• Prior experience in supporting both adults and children with technology is a plus.

• Experience in teaching online or in traditional classroom settings is preferred.

• Familiarity with an online learning platform is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for performance bonuses.

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Contributions to retirement plans.

• Paid time off.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Virtual work environment.

• Opportunities for face-to-face professional development.